SC121 Human Anatomy and Physiology

SC121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Unit 8 Assignment

Homeostatic Imbalance

Recall from your readings that the body uses two different feedback systems to help

maintain homeostasis. One is used to strengthen a system while the other reduces the

output of the system. Briefly describe the two feedback systems you learned about and then

using the knowledge you have gained in your readings, choose two of your favorite body

systems and discuss how these body systems are able to maintain homeostasis. Make sure

to address the following questions as well:

 How do these systems maintain homeostasis?

 What happens when the balance is ‘off’?

 What do these body systems do to re-equilibrate?

 Do these two systems complement each other by working together?

o If they do complement each other, how do they work together?

o If they are not complementary, how do they work independently?

Basic Writing Expectations:

 3-4 page paper answering the questions above.

 Font size 12 in Times New Roman.

 Use scientifically credible references

 Cite in APA style.

 Submit your completed Assignment to the Unit 8 Dropbox

 Refer to assignment rubric and scoring guide for additional guidance.

Submitting Your Work

Save your Assignment as a Word document with the proper naming convention: last name

first name-SC121-section-Unit X Assignment (section is your course section; X is your unit

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 Click the "Add Attachments" button.

 Follow the steps listed to attach your Microsoft Word document.

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